The grog-shops which, as visitors there know only too well, Nagasaki abounds, are responsible for constant fight: between sailors on leave. The " Nagasaki Press" of the 11th, which arrived here recently says:—It is rather tiresome to have to report so frequently the occurrence of fights among foreign men-of-war's men during their visits to this port. The latest disturbance occurred on Tuesday night in Oura, a body of French and English bluejackets coming into collision. It is reported that the former interfered with several civilians, who appealed to the Britishers for' assistance. 'A battle royal speedily occurred and was only quelled by the arrival of a large body of police. Many of the combatants were severely mauled, but the police managed to restore order. Later in the evening, one of the artillery corps belonging to the Barfleur was carried on board in a shockingly injured condition, the poor fellow's head being very much battered, the wounds being apparently caused by a bottle ora sharp instrument. His injuries were attended to, but his condition was considered s0 precarious. that a sentry was stationed during the night to watch the man, Tt transpired that the latter had been set upon by a body of French sailors whilst drinking alone is one of the saloons on creek-ide. Another disgraceful fracas occurred last night. It is reported that two Britishers were almost stabbed to death. As we are going to press, we are unable to give further particulars.
The affair last referreil to. above occurred on Wednesday night, and we learn from passengers who came over by the Empress of India that French Zau: well sailors were concerned in the attack on. the h the e's bayonet. He was given great naval funeral, which was attended bya number of French naval officers, on Thursday just as the Empress of India was leaving. The other British bluejacket who wounded is reported to be recovering. Several Frenchmen were a good deal knocked about in the fight, but as British sailors on leave are not allowed carry deadly weapons, none of them were killed.
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